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U.S. Surgeon General discusses omicron, masks and mental health --AP interview

Mon, 2022-02-14 09:23 — mike kraft
Q&A: Surgeon General on omicron, masks and mental health WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says he can imagine a future where Americans don't have to contend with mask requirements. But pulling back safeguards too quickly, Murthy warns, risks more avoidable suffering, especially for people with weakened immune systems or other vulnerabilities. AP NEWS

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South Korea, Sweden to start providing 4th COVID vaccine shots to high risk groups

Mon, 2022-02-14 09:12 — mike kraft
South Korea to start giving fourth doses of COVID vaccine South Korea will begin giving out fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines this month and supply millions of additional home test kits to ease shortages amid a surge in Omicron infections, authorities confirmed on Monday. Josh Smith,Hyonhee Shin Reuters

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US-Canada bridge reopens, ending weeklong trucker protest over COVID mandates;other developments

Mon, 2022-02-14 09:03 — mike kraft
US-Canada bridge reopens, ending weeklong trucker protest over COVID mandates: Live updates The bridge linking Detroit to Windsor was open for traffic Monday after a week of angry protests against COVID-19 mandates. Latest updates. YahooNews
 
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FDA authorizes new Covid-19 monoclonal antibody that works against Omicron variant

Fri, 2022-02-11 17:24 — mike kraft
FDA authorizes new Covid-19 monoclonal antibody that works against Omicron variant The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized a new monoclonal antibody treatment that seems to work against the Omicron variant of the virus that causes Covid-19. Jen Christensen, CNN CNN

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Massive study shows a long-term, substantial rise in risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, after a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Fri, 2022-02-11 17:11 — mike kraft
Heart-disease risk soars after COVID — even with a mild case Nature - Massive study shows a long-term, substantial rise in risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, after a SARS-CoV-2 infection. nature

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Early study: COVID booster shot effectiveness fades over time but still effective

Fri, 2022-02-11 16:54 — mike kraft
Study: COVID booster effectiveness wanes but remains strong NEW YORK (AP) — An early look at the performance of COVID-19 booster shots during the recent omicron wave in the U.S. hinted at a decline in effectiveness, though the shots still offered strong protection against severe illness. AP NEWS

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FDA Puts hold on approving COVID Vaccine for Toddlers

Fri, 2022-02-11 16:39 — mike kraft
FDA Puts COVID Vaccine for Toddlers in Timeout Agency attributes sudden decision to needing more data on third dose Molly Walker medpagetoday

The FDA is postponing their scheduled advisory committee meeting on Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to 4 years, which now may not happen for a few more months, agency officials said on Friday.

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False claims propel a battle over who gets COVID treatments

Fri, 2022-02-11 12:15 — mike kraft
Former Trump adviser falsely claims states are rationing scarce covid treatments based largely on race Minnesota and Utah revised their policies under pressure, although experts experts dispute that Whites were denied antiviral drugs based on racial criteria. Salvador Rizzo Washington Post
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Counties with more primary care doctors had higher COVID vaccination rates--study

Fri, 2022-02-11 10:34 — mike kraft
More Primary Care Docs Equals Higher COVID Vaccination Rates Association held up regardless of rural/urban location, political affiliation Molly Walker medpagetoday
 

Counties with a high number of primary care physicians (PCPs) had higher COVID-19 vaccination rates, a cross-sectional study found.

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Map: Covid-19 deaths have more than doubled in five states

Fri, 2022-02-11 10:11 — mike kraft
Map: Covid-19 deaths have more than doubled in five states Track Covid death hot spots. NBC News

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